centrotherm photovoltaics will be included in the TecDAX index

Yesterday evening, Deutsche Börse announced that centrotherm photovoltaics AG is admitted to the TecDAX index under the "fast-entry" rule. The admission will become effective as of December 27, 2007.

The TecDAX is the leading index of the 30 largest German technology stocks, that rank below those included in the DAX index and that are listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Criteria for admittance to the TecDAX include the market capitalization of the free float and the trading volume of the shares.

"We are delighted to be able to set a further milestone in centrotherm photovoltaics’ history, after having a successful stock market debut", said Robert Hartung, CEO of centrotherm photovoltaics AG. "Our share will become even more attractive due to the inclusion in the index. We will continue to grow steadily our operating business in the future."

centrotherm photovoltaics published its results for the third quarter and first nine months 2007 on November 29, 2007, and released a large order in the solar silicon business.

About centrotherm photovoltaics AG

centrotherm photovoltaics AG is an internationally leading provider of technology and services for the production of solar cells and solar silicon. The broad range of products ranges from key equipment and turnkey production lines through to complete solar factories. Business operations currently focus on the growth market of Asia. The international customer base includes well-known companies from the solar sector. The company, which is based in Blaubeuren near Ulm, currently has over 140 employees.